Special Education at Ridgewater College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Ridgewater College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ridgewater College is in Willmar, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 5 special education graduations were recorded at Ridgewater College.
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Online Class Availability at Ridgewater College
Many students take online classes at Ridgewater College. Of 3,148 students, 1,588 (50%) studied exclusively online and 787 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Special Education graduates at Ridgewater College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Ridgewater College are 100% women (5) and 0% men (0).
Special Education Associate’s Program at Ridgewater College
Of the 5 associate’s special education degrees awarded at Ridgewater College, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at Ridgewater College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at Ridgewater College, below the national average of 74%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Special Education Concentrations at Ridgewater College
The Special Education program at Ridgewater College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 5 |
Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Graduates of the Special Education program at Ridgewater College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Special Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $80,694 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $79,680 |
| Adapted Physical Education Specialists | $77,976 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | $73,597 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $50,045 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $35,173 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.